“Scott in an 1857 case”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scott in an 1857 case”, last seen on May 27, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

DRED

The answer to “Scott in an 1857 case” is DRED

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PublishedMay 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Scott in an 1857 case” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DRED — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Scott in an 1857 case”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scott in an 1857 case” is DRED — a 4-letter across entry from the May 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DRED has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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